Steam curriculum: Arts Education As An Integral Part Of Interdisciplinary Learning

Interdisciplinary Connections 
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Technology and Design 
Technology Integration 
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Using an iPad application to create a final product 
Anticipatory Set 
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‘What company is this?’ using Logo game cards 
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Whole class discussion on what makes a good logo- create a T-chart of 
good vs. bad logo elements 
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Watch YouTube video of a designer explaining his logo process 
Modeling 
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Model good vs. bad typeface choices 
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Model selection of color palette 
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Demonstrate how to use the logo application on the iPad 
Guided Practice 
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Create thumbnail sketches and prototypes of logo designs that utilize 
various typefaces, icons, and color palettes 
Formative Assessments 
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Thumbnails and prototypes- are they meeting criteria? 
Modifications and Accommodations: 
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Teacher reads aloud for student or student opts to utilize voice over on the 
iPad 
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Option to orally submit any written responses 
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One-on-one assistance with using the logo app if necessary
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Narrow down student options for typeface to 3 or 4 
Resources: 
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iPads 
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Makr and Assembly apps 
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Graphic design terminology 
https://designschool.canva.com/blog/graphic-design-terms/
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iPad art room lesson plans 
http://www.ipadartroom.com/shaping-symbols-constructing-logos-with-apps/

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Logo design galleries 
http://logodesignerblog.com/top-best-10-logo-design-inspiration-galleries/
http://designspiration.net/search/saves/page/2/?q=logo 
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Logo design process video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPpZxq0fJRo
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Psychology of color 
http://www.sprucerd.com/blog/color-psychology/
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Logo design trends 
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/282773